Naseba Research Report: Financial Technology in the GCC- 2017/2018 Demands
- 8 years 6 months ago
- Infrastructure
While the GCC region remains a technologically sophisticated BFSI market, many financial institutions are still missing out on the digital innovations that are radically changing business models and redefining customer experiences. Digital-only banking is a new wave that is expected to change the way the banking industry works, with concepts such as card-less payments, blockchain and robo-advisory rapidly becoming the biggest disrupters in the...
Appian Wins 'Editor's Choice' Award for Low-Code Platforms from PC Magazine
- 8 years 6 months ago
- Platform Technology
Tieto Wins three-year Corporate Loan Outsourcing Deal with ICA Bank
- 8 years 6 months ago
- Infrastructure
Tieto has signed a three-year agreement with ICA Banken. The agreement entails Tieto assuming total responsibility for systems, operations and management of ICA Banken’s new financial product Corporate Loans by ICA.
The Nottingham Goes Digital with Salesforce
- 8 years 6 months ago
- Infrastructure
A multi-million pound investment in digital technology has been announced by the Nottingham Building Society (known as The Nottingham), which will make it easier for members to access the society’s unique advice and service proposition online as well as in branch.
Path Solutions Wins Two Categories at ACQ5 Global Awards 2017
- 8 years 6 months ago
- Islamic Finance
Path Solutions, the leading Islamic financial software company, has been recognised as ‘Core Banking System Provider of the Year - Islamic Finance’, while its cutting-edge iSHRAQ*Microfinance was selected as ‘Sharia-Compliant Microfinance Solution of the Year’ for the third year running, at the recently concluded ACQ5 Global Awards 2017.
David Hodge Appointed EMEA Chief Executive Officer and Chief Marketing Officer of OANDA
- 8 years 6 months ago
- People Moves
A global leader in online multi-asset trading services, OANDA is pleased to announce David Hodge has joined the firm as Chief Executive Officer of Europe and the Middle East and Chief Marketing Officer, based in London. A 15-year industry veteran who has worked with several world-class brokers, he will be responsible for driving OANDA’s continued growth across the region, as well as spearheading the company’s marketing efforts worldwide. Hodge’...
Calligo Pushes Growth Strategy with Senior Appointments
- 8 years 6 months ago
- People Moves
Calligo, a world leading cloud solution provider, today announced a series of senior appointments to power its successful global expansion strategy, as staff headcount increases by 50%. New appointments include Chief Security Officer Karl Simpson, who was previously Chief Platform Architect at Virtustream and held roles at VirtualizeIT and Kleinwort Benson.
Eight new Clareti Transaction Control customers in first half driving growth
- 8 years 6 months ago
- Trading Systems, Data
Gresham, the leading software and services company that specialises in providing real-time transaction control and enterprise data integrity solutions, is pleased to provide a trading update for the half year to 30 June 2017. The Group’s flagship Clareti Transaction Control (CTC) offering continues to drive growth. Gresham expects to report that, for the six months ended 30 June 2017:
JHC Systems Strengthens Sales Team with an Eye to Strategic Growth
- 8 years 6 months ago
- Wealth Management
Wealth management software firm, JHC Systems (JHC), has doubled its sales team in response to increasing demand for specialist financial technology in the UK and international markets. Leading the team is Edward Lopez, who joined JHC just over a year ago as Chief Revenue Officer. Other key appointments to the team include Noel Montaigue, Swati Barve and Jane Boorman.
Innovators Wanted: FICO Decisions Awards 2017 Now Open
- 8 years 6 months ago
- Infrastructure
Companies that are achieving outstanding success using analytics and decision management solutions from FICO are invited to submit nominations for the 2017 FICO Decisions Awards. These awards shine a spotlight on business leaders who are driving their business forward and improving the customer experience using decision automation, optimisation, predictive analytics, AI and machine learning. Nominations are due 31st August, and the winners will...
SMEs More Afraid of Cybercrime than Brexit
- 8 years 6 months ago
- Payments
Britain’s SMEs are shifting the billions spent each year on hiring traditional experts, such as legal and procurement consultants, to leverage the skills required to survive in an increasingly digital world, including those for cybersecurity and new payments technology.
Absolut Bank and Transfingroup to Conclude First Transaction via NSD’s UIT Unit Platform
- 8 years 6 months ago
- Infrastructure
JSC Transfingroup Asset Management Company (TFG AMC) and JCB Absolut Bank (PJSC) became the first companies in the Russian market to have conducted a transaction via the centralized system for record-keeping and distributing Unit Investment Trust (UIT) units. The system was developed by National Settlement Depository (NSD), Russia’s central securities depository.
€500k in funding for Fintech start-ups available from Enterprise Ireland
- 8 years 6 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
Bank of Ireland to Facilitate Competitive Start Fund Programme A total of €500k in funding for Fintech start-ups is available from Enterprise Ireland, the government organisation responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets, through its Fintech-dedicated Competitive Start Fund (CSF). Up to 10 successful Fintech start-ups will receive high-level business development support and an investment of up to €50,000...
Midclear Partners with GMEX Group to Operate Derivatives CCP for Lebanon
- 8 years 6 months ago
- Infrastructure
Midclear S.A.L., the Custodian and Clearing Center of financial instruments for Lebanon and the Middle East, has selected GMEX Group wholly owned subsidiary, GMEX Technologies, to provide and implement its innovative AvenirClear CCP product as the core system of the first derivatives central counterparty (CCP) in Lebanon.
Baidu Collaborates with Conexant to Bring Conversation-based AI Devices to Market
- 8 years 6 months ago
- Artificial Intelligence
Conexant, a leading provider of audio and voice technology solutions that enable a more natural user experience, today announced that it is collaborating with Baidu to release development kits and reference designs for device makers to develop far-field voice-enabled artificial intelligent (AI) devices running on Baidu's D
